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PVC extruder with innovative dosing unit convinces Bahrain Pipes

PVC extruder with innovative dosing unit convinces Bahrain Pipes

The extrusion unit with direct dosing for the production of highly filled 3-layer PVC pipes is running: "Bahrain Pipes, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the Middle East, was the first customer to choose our modern and sustainable machine solution", Gernot Dorn, international Sales Director at battenfeld-cincinnati in Vienna, is pleased.

Effective elimination of impurities in XLPE and PP guarantees insulation quality

Effective elimination of impurities in XLPE and PP guarantees insulation quality

Plastics used for the insulation of medium, high and extra-high voltage cables must meet the highest standards of purity. The two most common materials are XLPE (cross-linkable polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene). Both materials have their specific advantages, but also special requirements that must be considered in the extrusion process.

Polypropylene market in February

Polypropylene market in February

Low demand for polypropylene hindered price large increases despite producers’ efforts to improve margins. Throughout February, traders hoped for a market revival at the beginning of March, when the construction and agricultural sectors are traditionally more active.